i also have this problemi'm behind a router so i've set the ip for my pc that the router assignsthe connect dcc with router and auto-get ip do these boxes need unchecked?i've inputted the ports ive forwarded (is there any ranges i carn't use) but how many does it really need?i only want to be able to start a chat sessionthanks in advance

Well, I thought I would do a little research on it at DLINK's web site, and I came across this FAQ about configuring MIRC for port forwarding. So just setup IceChat with these ports instead, and make sure the proper settings are changed, under the firewall tab in DCC Settings.Below is the link how to setup a DLINK Router to make DCC work. I have not tested it yet myself, but will as soon as I get the chance.